SCHOOL DETAILS

DISTINCTIVE CURRICULUM OFFERINGS

Year 7 All students study: RELIGION

ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

HISTORY

GEOGRAPHY

ART

HOME ECONOMICS

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

DRAMA

MUSIC

LANGUAGE STUDIES (two languages from FRENCH,

GERMAN, JAPANESE or CHINESE)

Year 8

All students study: RELIGION

ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

HISTORY

GEOGRAPHY

ART

MUSIC

HOME ECONOMICS

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

DRAMA

LANGUAGE STUDIES (one of FRENCH GERMAN JAPANESE

JAPANESE or CHINESE)

Year 9 All students study the following CORE subjects:

RELIGION

ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

HISTORY

GEOGRAPHY HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ICT

SCHOOL REPORT – 2018

Data from the 2017 School Year

School Name LORETO COLLEGE COORPAROO

Location 415 Cavendish Road Coorparoo

Postal Address PO Box 1726 Coorparoo DC 4151

Type of School

Founded

Catholic Girls’ Secondary School The school was founded by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary

(Loreto Sisters) in 1928.

Enrolment 811 (August Census)

Year Levels Years 7 to 12

In addition, THREE Electives taken from the following: ART

BUSINESS

CHINESE

DRAMA

FRENCH

GERMAN

HOME ECONOMICS

JAPANESE

LITERACY & NUMERACY SKILLS

MUSIC

Year 10 All students study the following CORE subjects:

RELIGION

ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

HISTORY

In addition, SIX SEMESTER or equivalent combination of semester or year long subjects:

ART

BUSINESS

CHINESE

DRAMA

FRENCH

GEOGRAPHY

GRAPHIC DESIGN

GERMAN

HOME ECONOMICS

JAPANESE

LITERACY & NUMERACY SKILLS

MUSIC

Years 11 & 12 All students study ENGLISH or SAS – ENGLISH COMMUNICATION

In addition, FIVE Electives taken from the following:

ACCOUNTING

ANCIENT HISTORY

BIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

DRAMA

ECONOMICS

ENGLISH EXTENSION

FRENCH

GEOGRAPHY

GERMAN

GRAPHICS

HEALTH EDUCATION

HOME ECONOMICS

INFORMATION PROCESSING & TECHNOLOGY

JAPANESE

LEGAL STUDIES

MATHEMATICS A

MATHEMATICS B

MATHEMATICS C

MODERN HISTORY

MUSIC

MUSIC EXTENSION (PERFORMANCE)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PHYSICS

STUDY OF RELIGION

VISUAL ART

CERT III BUSINESS**

CERT III FITNESS**

SAS – ENGLISH COMMUNICATION*

SAS – FASHION*

SAS – HOSPITALITY*

SAS – PREVOCATIONAL MATHEMATICS*

SAS – RELIGION & ETHICS*

Students not choosing STUDY OF RELIGION must study SAS-RELIGION &ETHICS*

* These subjects do not count towards an Overall Position but do count towards QCE

** These are VET qualifications

EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS

Number of Academic Staff: 74

Qualification Number of Academic Staff

Doctorate 2

Masters 16

Bachelor 70

Diploma 54

Certificate 15

SERVICE CLUBS CARITAS

INTERACT

ST VINCENT DE PAUL

MUSIC GROUPS

SENIOR CHOIR

CHORALE

CONCERT BANDS 1 AND 2

STRING ENSEMBLE

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

FLUTE ENSEMBLE

GUITAR ENSEMBLES 1 AND 2

CLARINET ENSEMBLE

ORCHESTRA

BIENNIAL MUSICAL

SORELLE

OTHER CLUBS AND SERVICES ART CLUB

CHESS

DEBATING

ENVIRONMENT CLUB

JUNIOR DRAMA CLUB

PUBLIC SPEAKING

SCIENCE CLUB

TECHNICAL CREW

COMMUNITY SERVICE EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

VARIOUS COMPETITIONS incl

Business/Computer/English/

Languages/Mathematics/Science

SPORTS AFL

ATHLETICS

BASKETBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

HOCKEY

KOKODA CHALLENGE

NETBALL

SOCCER

SWIMMING

TENNIS

TOUCH FOOTBALL

VOLLEYBALL

WATER POLO

LEADERSHIP STUDENT

REPRESENTATIVE

COUNCIL

HOUSE CAPTAINS

SPORTS CAPTAINS

ART COUNCIL

DANCE COUNCIL

DRAMA COUNCIL

HEALTH AND WELL-

BEING COUNCIL

LITURGY COUNCIL

ENVIRONMENT

COUNCIL

MEDIA AND

COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCIL

MULTICULTURAL

COUNCIL

MUSIC COUNCIL

SOCIAL JUSTICE

COUNCIL

SPIRIT COUNCIL

SPORT COUNCIL TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL

STAFF

ATTENDANCE: 89.4% (all staff)

RETENTION: 94.6% (Teaching staff only)

DEVELOPMENT: As a College we place critical importance on the professional development of

all staff. We have a vital Professional Learning Culture where all staff are provided with opportunities

to enhance and further develop their skills and understanding aligned with the teaching and learning

framework. As part of the College Strategic Vision to be an accredited “Thinking School”, we are

committed to fostering a culture of thinking. We emphasize the pedagogy of “Making Thinking

Visible” from Harvard University “Project Zero”, to support our shared understanding for teaching

and learning. Decisions for professional learning are firmly connected to supporting and extending

learning opportunities for all our students.

Average expenditure per teacher on professional learning during 2017 was $2953.00.

SOCIAL CLIMATE OF THE SCHOOL

In the spirit of the founder, Mary Ward, Loreto schools aim to promote in their students intellectual

development supported by Christian values. To fulfil these aims, particular emphasis is given to nurturing the

virtues of gentleness, receptivity, compassion and reflection, as well as those qualities held dear by Mary Ward:

freedom of spirit, sincerity in communication, personal integrity, a discriminating attitude to truth and a

cheerful disposition. It is envisaged that in becoming well-informed, self-directed, spiritually mature women,

the students in their turn will have the capacity and willingness to contribute to the building of a society

characterised by Gospel values.

The handing on of the Christian faith, within the Catholic tradition, takes pride of place as the foremost

objective of the Loreto College community. Religion classes promote a critical religious literacy and

understanding within the students at Loreto Coorparoo. The personal faith life of each girl is supported by a

school community that attempts to live out Jesus’ call to love others and to act justly and which also strives to

implement the values of verity, sincerity, freedom and felicity. Students encourage each other in the exploration

of their faith through honest, open and ready participation in religion classes, retreats and liturgies celebrated

through the year.

Art and Drama Clubs, debating and public speaking, choral, orchestral and instrumental groups are

well- supported. Students also take part in musical and dramatic productions. Private Music tuition is available

in a wide range of instruments and a number of Music Scholarships are offered each year. The St Vincent de

Paul Conference, Mary Ward International and a Caritas group are involved in raising funds and awareness

through other service activities at school, community and international levels. The school is involved in

CaSSSA sporting competition for Tennis, Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, Hockey, Soccer, AFL, Touch

Football, Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics. Students also compete in club Water Polo. Many students

represent the school regularly in teams coached and managed by staff, parents and past students. Many students

are selected for representative sport at regional and State levels and some achieve national selection.

The style of leadership encouraged at Loreto Coorparoo is focused firmly on service. Student leadership

structures and training are based on this commitment and on giving all students the opportunity to develop

their own leadership capacities. All Year 12 students belong to one of a series of Councils such as Art, Drama,

Liturgy, Environment and Social Justice. Councils organise a variety of activities that include all students,

enhance school spirit and, at times, raise money for charity or school projects. The School Captains, the

Captains of the four Houses (Ward, Mulhall, Barry and Mornane) and the Council Leaders all have particular

leadership responsibilities in Year 12. In addition, students play important leadership roles in areas such as

Music, Sport, Clubs and Associations. The Student Representative Council has elected student members from

each Year level. Service groups such as Caritas and St Vincent de Paul have student members from Years 7 to

12.

Pastoral Care arises out of the school’s concern that each student feels part of the community and has the best

possible opportunity for personal, academic, social and spiritual growth. Students are divided into

homeroom groups with at least two teachers who have a particular care for their welfare. Year Level

Coordinators have the overall responsibility at each level and work with the homeroom teachers. New students

coming into Years 8 to 12 or mid-year into Year 7 are supported as they find their place in the school community.

A coordinated Personal Development (PD) program caters for the different levels of maturity and interest of

students. The PD program seeks to build individual confidence, enhance resilience and build social

competence. Other topics covered include study skills, decision-making, smoking and alcohol education,

personal values, sex education and cyber safety.

Students are encouraged to treat each other with courtesy and respect. Both within and outside the school a

high standard of behaviour is expected at all times. Details of the school’s expectations are set out in the Student

Handbook. The school assembly once per ten-day cycle is based on Years 7-12 House groups and affords an

opportunity for interaction between Year levels. This, along with the Big Sister/Little Sister program between

Year 12 and Year 7 students, encourages unity in the school and provides younger students with the friendship

and assistance of older girls. Trained Year 11 Peer Support Leaders also assist the younger students. An annual

Camp is held for Year 7 and 9 and a series of Leadership Days for Year 11 give students opportunities to

develop social and leadership skills and to experience felicity, that gift so dear to the heart of Mary Ward.

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AND THE

CURRICULUM

Loreto College Coorparoo offers a Catholic education, which liberates, empowers and motivates

students to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity in loving and

responsible service. Within that context, the vision for ICT at the College is that staff and students will

be empowered to create, shape, select and use information and computer technology effectively,

efficiently and appropriately within an excellent learning environment

At Loreto College Coorparoo, all students have their own laptops rented from the College for use

both at school and at home. The rollouts and training provided for students are carefully considered

by members of the ICT Steering Committee and implemented by both Teaching and Non-Teaching

ICT Staff. An information evening is provided for Year 7 students and parents as they are new to the

College and at the conclusion of the evening parents sign the laptop agreement and students are able

to take their laptop home with them. The laptops come pre-loaded with all of the necessary software

and are covered by extensive manufacturer and accidental damage insurance cover.

The College Campus is covered by a comprehensive wireless network, which allows for students to

be able to access the internet and learning resources throughout the Loreto site. The student learning

portal, Student Café, is used extensively both at school and at home and it allows students to access

resources from any location. The parent portal, called Parent Lounge, is widely used by parents to

access school and student information.

As a school community, Loreto College will always strive to plan for the future ICT needs of teachers

and students in the present environment of rapid technical and pedagogical change. This will include

appropriate hardware and software, as well as ongoing professional development and training as a

support mechanism.

STUDENT, STAFF AND PARENT SATISFACTION

The invitation for all stakeholders (students, parents and staff) to contribute to the triennial whole

school survey is welcomed by the community as an opportunity to have all voices heard. These

surveys conducted in 2011, 2013 and 2016 have each been an affirming experience for the community

as it acknowledged the strong sense of school pride and culture of care that exists.

The survey results show “consistent and high praise” from all stakeholder groups for the following

key areas of the lived experience at Loreto:

− Ethos/Culture/Values;

− Social Justice/Mission;

− Pastoral Care/Welfare;

− Resources/Facilities;

− Leadership/Direction;

− Reporting;

− Learning Environment;

− Student Engagement/Connection;

− Teachers and Support Staff; and

− Music Program

Factors that contribute to our rich culture include:

a strong commitment to the professional development and spiritual formation of staff;

active involvement of parents through volunteer roles; support groups; committee work;

parents and friends; information sessions; and positive parenting guest speakers;

a strong emphasis placed on student leadership based on service and outreach. Leadership is

actively promoted and all are given opportunity;

the provision of an inclusive educational environment where giving is “from the heart”

according to the needs before us. Through inclusion of all we are nourished, challenged and

rewarded;

positive support for and from the Past Pupils. Their association continues to grow in its

connection and influence as role models for our students today;

a highly experienced and effective senior leadership team who provide clear strategic direction

and vision;

highly experienced and committed staff who feel professionally valued, respected and trusted;

sound financial resources management that plans and responds strategically and effectively.

Loreto College places great value and importance on parental involvement in the education and development

of their daughters and a number of initiatives are in place to provide forums and opportunities to facilitate this,

including:

Orientation morning for incoming Year 7 students and their parents

Parent Information nights for all year levels

Two Interview days per year – one for parents and students to talk to Homeroom teachers and one for

parents and students to talk to Subject teachers

Welcome Day for parents to attend classes with their daughters

Open Day for prospective parents and students

Parents’ and Friends’ Association meet on the first Tuesday of each month and focuses on building

friendships in the community and fund-raising

Year level parent representatives Music Support Group

Sport Support Group

Parent volunteer workers are involved in Tuckshop, Library, Excursions, Exam Supervisions, sport

coaching and support

Assemblies and Masses for Graduation and Academic Awards Parent forums on issues relating to the parenting of teenagers.

The College is proud of the level of parent involvement and promotes open and frank dialogue at all times with

the view of ensuring parents are familiar with the daily life of Loreto and are given every opportunity to

embrace the ethos and values of the College. The Parents and Friends sponsor guest speakers and parent

information forums.

This survey is repeated triennially.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

The average student attendance rate for 2017 was: 93.41% Sem 1 94.37% Term 3 92.45%

In the event of a student not attending school on any given day, contact is made with parents if previous

notification has not been provided. School reports issued each semester also include details of days absent and

days late.

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM LITERACY AND NUMERACY (NAPLAN)

All Year 7 and 9 students take part in the NAPLAN tests that are undertaken across Australia. The results are

provided to parents by way of an individual report showing their daughter’s own results compared with the

average for all Queensland students. The College is also provided with summary results which outline the

mean results for the College compared with the mean results for Queensland. These results are outlined below.

Year 7, 2017

Grammar &

Punctuation

Numeracy Reading Spelling Writing

Loreto 572 574 574 567 555

Queensland 538 549 540 546 503

Year 9, 2017

Grammar &

Punctuation Numeracy Reading Spelling Writing

Loreto 619 624 625 616 607

Queensland 574 585 575 577 539

RETENTION RATES

Year 10 Year 10 Year 12 Year 12 Year 10 – 12

Apparent

Retention Rate

Year Enrolled Year Enrolled

2012 145 2014 140 97% 2013 135 2015 132 98%

2014 2015

137 136

2016 2017

138 136

101% 100%

SENIOR SECONDARY OUTCOMES - 2017

Total number of QCE’s awarded 134

Percentage of OP-eligible students with OP 1-15 87.5%

Number of students awarded one or more VET qualifications 12

Percentage of students awarded QCE with OP-eligibility or awarded a

VET qualification

98.5%

Percentage of QTAC Applicants receiving an offer: 99%

Year 12 Completers Destination Survey

Results below are from the Department of Education’s Next Step-Completers survey. Year 12 completers from

Loreto College have been categorised by their engagement in education and training, or employment. Survey

respondents who are both working and studying or who are completing an apprenticeship or traineeship are

included in education and training.

Engagement in Education, Training or Employment

A total of 96.7% of survey respondents were engaged in education, training or employment. Of those:

Education and Training

This section examines the education and training destinations and includes Bachelor Degree, VET Certificate

IV+, VET Certificate III, VET Certificate I-II/other, Apprenticeship and Traineeship main destinations.

The most common study destination was bachelor degree85.7% in Education or

Training

A further 11.0% transitioned directly to paid employment11.0% in Employment

2.2% of respondents seeking work3.3% not in Employment

or Eduction

25.6% enrolled in multiple fields of study25.6% Multiple Fields

97.4% studying full-time97.4% Full Time

78.2% combine study with paid employment78.2% Combine

25.60%

19.20%

12.80%

9.00%

7.70%

7.70%

5.10%

5.10%

3.80%

1.30%1.30%

1.30%

Study Field (broad) by Level of Study

Multiple Fields of Study

Creative Arts

Society and Culture

Health

Engineering and Related Technologies

Education

Architecture and Building

Management and Commerce

Natural and Physical Sciences

Information and Technology

Food, Hospitality and Personal Services

Mixed Field Programs

46.20%

20.50%

14.10%

9.00%

3.80%

1.30%

1.30%

1.30%

1.30% 1.30%

Study Institution

Queensland University of Technology

Griffith University

University of Queensland

Australian Catholic University

TAFE Queensland Brisbane

Busy at Work

Dance/performing arts

Hair and makeup training

Other/Unspecified Queensland TAFE

University of Southern Queensland

Details of the financial aspects of Loreto College Coorparoo can be found on http://www.myschool.edu.au/

Contact person at the College in respect of this report is the Director – Finance & Business Operations, Mr

Noel Williams, who can be contacted on 3394 9999.